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Intro to Diversity Studies 10809172 This course introduces the study of diversity from a local to a global perspective using a holistic, interdisciplinary approach that encourages exploration and prepares students to work in a diverse environment. The course introduces basic diversity concepts, examines the impact of bias and power differentials among groups, explores the use of culturally responsive communication strategies, and compares forces that shape diversity in an international context.( Prerequisite: Next Gen Rdg score greater / equal to 250 AND Writing score greater / equal to 237; OR ACT Rdg score greater / equal to 16 AND English greater / equal to 15; OR 10-831-107, College Reading and Writing with a B or better.) Course Typically Offered: Summer Fall Spring
English Composition 1 10801136 Learners develop knowledge / skills in planning, organizing, writing, editing. Students will also analyze audience / purpose, use elements of research, format documents using standard guidelines, and develop critical reading skills.( Prerequisite: High school GPA greater / equal to 2.6; OR ACT Reading score greater / equal to 16 AND English greater / equal to 18; OR Next Gen Reading score greater / equal to 250 AND Writing score greater / equal to 260; OR " preparatory course( s)", contact academic advisor at 920-498-5444) Course Typically Offered: Summer Fall Spring
Linear Electronics 1: BJT Amps 10605160 Review the characteristics of the bipolar junction transistor and Class A, Class AB and Class B bipolar junction transistor amplifiers.( Prerequisites: 10-660-111, Electronics 2: Trans-Basic; 10-660-112, Electronics 3: Op-Amps-Basic) Course Typically Offered: Fall Spring
Linear Electronics 2: JFET Amp 10605161 Characteristics of the junction field-effect( JFET) transistor amplifier and types of commonly used field effect transistor amplifiers.( Pre-requisite: 10-605-160, Linear Electronics 1: BJT Amplifiers) Course Typically Offered: Fall Spring
Micro 2: Technique 10605164 Bitwise operations, pseudo-ops, more C programming techniques, LCD display, control logic, and continued use of simulation software.( Prerequisite: 10-605-163, Micro 1: Intro) Course Typically Offered: Fall Spring
Datacomm 1: Introduction 10605170 Introduction to fundamental communication concepts, including physical transmission media, data rate, frequency, bandwidth, sampling, quantization, modulation techniques, multiplexing, and more.( Prerequisite: 10-660-103, Digital 3: Registers) Course Typically Offered: Fall Spring
Datacomm 2: Basic Networking 10605171 introduction to basic networking, the OS Model and TC / IP layers, local area networks, wireless networks, cellular communications, and the data link layer.( Prerequisite: 10-605-170, Data Comm 1: Introduction) Course Typically Offered: Fall Spring
Calc Physics 1 Enhancement 10806158 Mathematical enhancement transforming General Physics 1( 4 cr) into Calc-based Physics 1( 5 cr). Topics include deriving fundamental kinematic equations, time-and position-varying forces, impulse, work, rotational motion, moments of inertia, simple-harmonic motion, thermodynamics.( Prerequisite: General Physics 1( 10806154) with“ C” or better and Calculus 1( 10804198) with“ C” or better. Please contact Physics faculty if an exception to the prerequisite is required.) Course Typically Offered: Fall Spring
Linear Electronics 3: Filters 10605162 Review the characteristics of the passive RL, RC, RLC active filters, introduction to all types of commonly used passive and active filters.( Pre-requisite: 10-605-161, Linear Electronics 2: JFET Amps; 10-660-112, Electronics 3: Op- Amps-Basic) Course Typically Offered: Fall Spring
Micro 3: Interfaces 10605165 More C language programming for arrays, logic and control, scaling, input and output, software standards, and continued use of simulation software.( Prerequisite: 10-605-164, Micro 2: Technique) Course Typically Offered: Fall Spring
Datacomm 3: Network Protocols 10605172 Details and inner-working of network, transport, and application layers. In-depth study of protocols and services associated with each layer( Pre-requisite: 10-605-171, Datacomm 2: Basic Networking) Course Typically Offered: Fall Spring
Calculus 2 10804181 A continuation of Calculus 1( 10804198) and an introduction to integral calculus. Topics included in this course are integration methods and techniques including integration by parts and partial fractions, indeterminate forms, improper integrals. Topics also covered are infinite sequences and series including MacLaurin and Taylor Series and their convergence, L’ Hopital’ s Rule, applications of differentiation and integration, conic sections, parametric equations, polar coordinates along with vector operations in three dimensions.( Prerequisite: 10-804-198, Calculus I with a " C " or better) Course Typically Offered: Fall Spring
Advanced Circuits 10662105 Solve advanced series-parallel circuits utilizing Thevenin ' s and Norton ' s Theorems, nodal analysis, superposition, complex number-based, and other circuit analysis techniques. Also includes Ideal op-amp, three-phase circuits, circuit models of sensors and actuators, laboratory, simulation, and documentation.( Prerequisite: 10-660-109, AC 3: RLC Circuits) Course Typically Offered: Fall Spring
Power Electricity 1: Motors 10620161 This course provides the opportunity for the student to develop the knowledge, skills, process and understanding of: Causes and results of magnetism and magnetic fields, laws of magnetic / electric interactions, DC Series, Permanent Magnet, Shunt, and Compound motor performance and operating characteristics.( Prerequisite: 10-660-116, Intro to AC / DC) Course Typically Offered: Fall Spring
Power Electricity 2: Motors 10620162 This course provides the opportunity for the student to develop the knowledge, skills, process and understanding of Single and 3-Phase AC Induction motor performance and operating characteristics, and Three-phase Power Systems.( Pre-requisite: 10-620-161, Power Electricity 1: Motors) Course Typically Offered: Fall Spring
Automation 3: PLC 10664102 Basic programmable logic controller programming and troubleshooting. Course Typically Offered: Summer Fall Spring
Intro to Psychology 10809198 This science of psychology course is a survey of multiple aspects of behavior and mental processes. It provides an overview of topics such as research methods, theoretical perspectives, learning, cognition, memory, motivation, emotions, personality, abnormal psychology, physiological factors, social influences, and development..( Prerequisite: Cumulative GPA of 2.6 or greater OR satisfactory reading and writing assessment scores OR 10-831-107, College Reading and Writing 1 with " B " or better OR Corequisite: 10-831-102, English Comp Prep). Course Typically Offered: Summer Fall Spring
Micro 4: Advanced Interfacing 10605166 Writing rituals for switches, LEDs, LCDs, ADCs, keypads, stepper motors, DC motors, and infrared LEDs and the continued use of simulation software.( Prerequisite: 10-605-165, Micro 3: Interfaces) Course Typically Offered: Fall Spring
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